--- title: "Thanksgiving 2025: Where to Dine Out or Pick Up Dinner in Charlotte" description: Discover top Charlotte restaurants offering Thanksgiving dining and takeout options for a stress-free holiday. 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Whether you’re gathering with family, hosting friends, or just looking for a calmer, cozier holiday, Charlotte restaurants are ready to make Thanksgiving easy and delicious. Here’s where to find a great meal this Thanksgiving, from fancy dining rooms to take-home feasts that make your kitchen smell amazing without all the effort. --- ## 🦃 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day **[The Capital Grille](https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/)** (Uptown) A polished, classic Thanksgiving dinner with **Slow-Roasted Turkey and Gravy**, **Brioche Sage Stuffing**, **French Green Beans with Marcona Almonds**, **Cranberry-Pear Chutney**, and shareable sides like **Sam’s Mashed Potatoes** and **Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey**. Don’t miss the **Pumpkin Cheesecake** for dessert. The full dinner menu is also available. **[The Asbury](https://www.theasbury.com/events/thanksgiving/)** (Uptown) Celebrate in The Asbury’s warm, Southern dining room with a **four-course Thanksgiving meal** featuring **Roasted Turkey or Apple Smoked Ham**, **Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon**, and comforting seasonal sides. 📅 Noon–5 p.m. | 💰 $55 adults, $25 kids under 12 **Church & Union** (Uptown) Their **three-course prix fixe menu** ($70 adults, $30 kids 12 and under) includes hearty fall starters, entrées like **Turkey Two Ways** or **Sweet Potato Gnocchi**, and desserts like **Pumpkin Spice Cake** and **Flourless Chocolate Torte**. 🕙 10 a.m.–9 p.m. **[Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse](https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/)** (SouthPark) Choose your main: **Filet Mignon**, **USDA Prime Bone-In Ribeye**, or **Mixed-Herb Roasted Turkey Breast** and enjoy a two-course feast with traditional sides and cranberry sauce. 💰 From $59 per guest **[Eddie V’s](https://www.eddiev.com/)** (SouthPark) An elevated holiday menu with **slow-roasted turkey, brioche sage stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie tartlet with pecan ice cream**, available from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. **La Belle Helene** (Uptown) Celebrate French-style with a **three-course prix fixe** featuring dishes like **Rotisserie Turkey with Brioche Stuffing**, **Parisienne Gnocchi**, and **Spiced Apple Cake**. **Napa on Providence, Stonecrest & Kingsley** A cozy, wine-country inspired **three-course menu** filled with harvest flavors, hearty fall ingredients, and beautiful wine pairings. **[Sullivan’s Steakhouse](https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/)** (South End) A hearty spread with **Hand-Carved Roasted Turkey**, **Sweet Onion Apple Sausage Stuffing**, **Garlic Mashed Potatoes**, and **Sweet Potato Casserole.** Finish with desserts like **Crème Brûlée** and **New York Cheesecake with Pumpkin Anglaise**. **[The Gallery Restaurant at The Ballantyne Hotel](https://www.theballantynehotel.com/)** If you prefer a festive start to the day, enjoy their elegant **à la carte brunch** from 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m., featuring seasonal, chef-crafted dishes in one of Charlotte’s most beautiful dining rooms. --- ## 🥧 Takeout, Sides & At-Home Feasts Maybe you’ve already got the turkey handled but want to skip the sides this year (no shame there). Or maybe there’s a vegetarian or turkey-averse relative at the table who deserves something just as special. These local spots make it easy to fill in the gaps, add a few standout dishes, or outsource the entire meal with zero stress. **YAFO Kitchen** Order à la carte from a lineup of flavorful **holiday meats and sides**, including turkey, brisket, and bright Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Pickup on **Wednesday, Nov. 26.** **[Fleming’s Takeout](https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/)** Choose a **Full Spread Bundle for Six** (starting at $260) or a **Sides Bundle for Six** ($140) — both packed with classic Thanksgiving favorites. Pickup available **Nov. 21–30.** **[Sullivan’s Take & Warm Feast](https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/)** Feeds five ($225) or ten ($440), with roasted turkey, traditional sides, and desserts ready to reheat at home. Preorder by **Nov. 27** for pickup **Nov. 26–27.** **Reid’s Fine Foods** Build your own feast with à la carte **turkey, ham, tenderloin, sides, and desserts**. Perfect if you just need “a little extra something.” **Your Fam’s Your Table** Creative chef-made Thanksgiving dinners for two or eight, featuring **Cranberry Brie Turnovers**, **Chestnut Brioche Stuffing**, and **Sweet Potato–Marshmallow Pie**. Pickup **Nov. 26, 5–6 p.m.** **[Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen](https://chefalyssaskitchen.com/)** Beloved by Charlotte families, Chef Alyssa’s **sides and desserts** menu is full of cozy, fresh-made favorites like **Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese**, **Brown Butter Maple Carrots**, and **Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars**. 🗓 Order by Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. | Pickup Nov. 25–26 **The Improper Pig** Their **Smoked Turkey Feast** includes a whole turkey, sides, cranberry relish, and dessert for $190 (feeds 6–8). Preorder **Nov. 1–22.** **[Midwood Smokehouse](https://midwoodsmokehouse.com/)** Order a **whole smoked turkey or turkey breast**, plus classic Southern sides like mac & cheese and cranberry apple compote. Pickup **Nov. 25–26.** **Napa To-Go** Their **Turkey & All the Fixings** package ($165) includes all the essentials: turkey, stuffing, whipped potatoes, green bean casserole, and glazed carrots. Pickup **Nov. 26, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.** **Copain Bakery** Copain’s holiday menu goes beyond the main event with options like **Smoked Turkey Breast**, **Applewood-Smoked Ham**, **Au Gratin Potatoes**, and **Copain Stuffing** - but what we really love is their *breakfast lineup*. Think **quiches, French toast bakes, and croissant boxes**... the perfect addition for watching the parade on Thanksgiving morning, or for the morning after, when you want something cozy and buttery before diving back into leftovers. --- ## 🍂 Make Thanksgiving Easy (and Delicious) From fancy dinners uptown to cozy takeout that turns into a feast at home, Charlotte’s restaurants are making it easier than ever to have a relaxing Thanksgiving. Whether you’re letting someone else handle the turkey, ordering just a few standout sides, or snagging a breakfast box for parade morning, there’s no wrong way to do it when it tastes this good.   ### Subscribe to the Charlotte Sprout! 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